James, Thomas

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NameJames, ThomasOccupationFarmer, AldermanPlace of ResidenceRosemont, DunmoreBiographyThomas was the son of William James and Elizabeth (nee: Wenham) who had settled at Dunmore, on the Bassett Darley Estate about 1856. William and Elizabeth called their home ‘Bravella’, meaning hills and vales a Cornish dialect.

Thomas James married Rachel Arnold in 1890. Rachel was born in 1865 to George Cubitt Arnold and Mary Ann (nee: Szarka). George Arnold was a baker.

Thomas and Rachel built their home 'Rosemont' at Dunmore, and the family were prominent identities both in church and agricultural life.

Thomas James was Mayor of Shellharbour Municipal Council 1925 to 1928 and Alderman 1920-1931. He was a Methodist Circuit Steward at Shellharbour and Trustee of Kiama Church. He took an active part for many years in agricultural interests and the establishment of the Illawarra Dairy Cattle Association, and Secretary for many years.

Thomas and Rachel had several children, Jenefer Elizabeth b.1892, Miriam Sarah b.1893, Eva Rachel b.1895. Cubitt William b.1897, Beatrice Mary b.1899, John Thomas and Charles Francis b.1901, Helena Dorothy b.1903, Edith Ivy b.1904, Grace Margaret b.1905, and Jemima May b.1911.

Thomas died in 1935 and Rachel died in 1939.

External LinkWedding James-Kennedy 1921Shellharbour Queen 1922Mayor of Shellharbour Ald James Elected 1924Illawarra Herd Book 1924Miss Eva James 1926Shellharbour Siftings Miss Ivy James 1928Wedding James-Caldwell 1930Obituary Mr Thomas James - 70 Years 1935In Memoriam Mr Thomas James 1935The Late Mr Thomas James 1935The Late Mrs Thomas James 1939Mrs Rachel Welbury James 1939Obituary Jennifer Elizabeth James 1946Miss Miriam James Broken Arm 1909